Linux OS for sister's PC.

[jpass101]

I am just wondering if you have any ideas of a Linux OS for my little 8 yr old sister. The computer has 1 GB of ram, not really sure of the processor speed, but it has an ATI video card. I would guess she would use it for Internet, but I need to get a wireless card for it, since the router is in my room, and my iMac is wireless. Anyways, besides internet, she would, I guess, listen to music, maybe rip music from CDs, I know she goes onto YouTube. I really don't know what else she does on the computer. What do you guys suggest?

[jdeb]

I would suggest Mint 12 LXDE
Linux Mint 12 "Lisa" - LXDE (32-bit) - Linux Mint

It should install everything she needs and recognize all your hardware without any isse.

[Brian_Adkins]

I would suggest to use Ubuntu, it's a most user friendly distro.

[glc]

Ubuntu is getting too bloated for older computers with limited ram.

I agree with Mint LXDE.

[Alexjfinch]

This is a pretty good site;

DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD.

Has a little bit on each of the top 10 distros

There are so many out there that you could get lost - I've heard great things about Ubuntu, Mandriva and Mint.

[jdeb]

Originally Posted by Alexjfinch This is a pretty good site; DistroWatch.com: Put the fun back into computing. Use Linux, BSD. Has a little bit on each of the top 10 distros There are so many out there that you could get lost - I've heard great things about Ubuntu, Mandriva and Mint.

I visit that site daily. There are so many good distro's and as you can see, there are many to fit everyone's needs. The one I linked requires marginal hardware and has excellent hardware detection. It is perfect for your need.

[tigstah]

to install, do i need to have an internet connection. was trying kubunto.
sorry didnt mean to hijack thread. its for an older pc.

[jdeb]

no but it helps with the initial update.

[jpass101]

Ok. Here's the deal. I've finally made up my mind and decided to install Windows XP.